Howard Litton is stepping down as senior VP and managing director of Nickelodeon U.K., ending a tenure of 15 years at the company.
Litton is leaving the company to pursue personal projects and new opportunities in international media. Steve Grider, executive VP of Nickelodeon International and program sales for MTV Networks International will take over day-to-day operations for the company until a new managing director is appointed.
Litton played a key role in growing Nick from a single-channel to a multi-tiered network of six television channels and a number of digital services. Under his reign, the channel has won numerous awards, including 15 BAFTA Awards. Among the animated series he has championed are Fifi and the Flowertots and Peppa Pig.
‘I’ve had an amazing time at Nickelodeon U.K., but after 15 years of fun and hard work at the best kids’ entertainment brand in the U.K., it’s time for a change and for new challenges,’ says Litton. ‘I’ve got some exciting projects in the pipeline, but before that I’m looking forward to spending several months at home with my wife and two little girls.’
Litton first joined Nickelodeon in 1994 as acquisitions manager and was promoted to director of programs in 1997. He became managing director of Nickelodeon U.K. in 2007.
